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Advocacy groups and Metric Media collaborate on local ‘community news’
<p>This is the second part of a two-part investigation. The first piece can be found here. Metric Media launched “Community Newsmaker” in 2020 using the language of citizen journalism. However, what appeared to be grassroots news is part of a sprawling network that promotes political agendas and corporate interests, without disclosing those ties to the […]</p>
NEWSWELL: When local news thrives, the whole story changes
NEWSWELL is an innovative nonprofit organization. Our mission is to transform local news to help communities and democracy thrive.
Opinion: Losing the Local Journalism Initiative leaves communities in the dark
With more outlets vying for federal funding, why are national outlets opening up new bureaus in communities with healthy media ecosystems?
Local Journalism Initiative
In some parts of Canada, residents do not have access to journalism about community issues and institutions through local newspapers, community radio, television or other news media. These gaps in coverage mean that citizens do not have necessary information about news, issues and events that affect them and their day-to-day lives.
Journalism (Joint Program) | Department of Arts, Culture and Media
Students in Journalism can earn an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree and an Ontario Graduate Certificate in Contemporary Journalism while learning from leading academics and professionals. The program focuses on the critical thinking, research, ethics, writing and communications skills needed to examine the changing issues concerning news media, journalism and society.
Local News Matters
Local News Matters is a one-day symposium to bring together journalists, citizens, experts, and community leaders to talk about how to expedite the rebirth of local news in the Maritimes.
Knight Media Forum 2026
Journalism | Admissions & Student Recruitment
If you are inspired to uncover the important issues of our time, this program blending the best in university and college education is for you. In classes and hands-on field placements, you’ll hone transferable skills in research and writing for news outlets on a variety of platforms, building a portfolio of industry-standard work.
FOLLOW-UP REPORT: Alpha School Speaks!
Citizen journalism in action
Canadian Journalism Collective – Funding and Support for Canadian Journalism
Learn how the Canadian Journalism Collective distributes funds to Canadian news outlets under the Online News Act. Stay updated on programs and recipients.
